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State whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F). 
Dalits are referred to as Scheduled Tribe (ST).

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Dalit is a term that people belonging to so-called lower castes use to address themselves. The government refers to this group of people as Scheduled Castes (SC).

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Self Respect movement was led by _________.

  1. Kamaraj

  2. C.N. Annadurai

  3. Periyar

  4. Dr. T.M. Nair
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Self Respect Movement was founded by S. Ramanathan in 1925, who invited E.V. Ramaswamy Periyar to head the movement in Tamil Nadu. 

The movement aimed to achieve a society where backward castes have equal human rights and were against the higher caste group people. 

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Adivasis are termed as scheduled tribe ______________.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Adivasis are termed as scheduled tribes but it is legal and constitutional term, which differs from state to state and area to area and therefore excludes some groups who might be considered indigenous.

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Indra Sawhney's case is popularly known as ______________.

  1. National Knowledge Commission

  2. Electricity Regulatory Commissions

  3. Planning Commission

  4. Mandai Commission
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Indira Sawhney Case which was popularly known as Mandal Commission case was the aftermath of the report of the Mandal Commission formed for reviewing the condition of the backward classes and recommendation on their welfare. This landmark judgment provides the answer to several issues framed by the Supreme court related to the reservation policies.

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Which constitutional amendment has recommended the establishment of a commission for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes ?

  1. 41st constitunal Amendment

  2. 65th constitunal Amendment

  3. 82nd consitunal Amendment

  4. 76th constitunal Amendment
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A commission for national scheduled caste and scheduled tribe was set up under 65th constitunal Amendment.

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Which one of the following is concerned for the interests of the backward classes ?

  1. FEDECOR

  2. Span

  3. BAMCEF

  4. NAPM
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Backward and Minorities Communities Employee Federation  was founded in 1978 to enlist the aid of the comparatively well-educated among the Backwards, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and other communities of India who suffer discrimination.